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Chapter 2 Test
Switched-On Schoolhouse 2012 edition
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History
8th Grade
03/07/2013

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searched for the Fountain of Youth
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Ponce de Leon
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discovered the Mississippi River
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De Sato
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explored southwestern America for Spain
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Corando
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established St. Augustine
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Menendez
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founded Santa Fe
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Piralta
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began missions in Arizona
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Father Kino
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founded Spanish California
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Father Serra
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established San Diego
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Portola
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What two rival nations threatened Spanish claims in the West?
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France, Russia
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Spain protected its American settlements with
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missions and forts
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Spanish settlements were ruled by_______ appointed by the king
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viceroys
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What industry did the Spanish establish in the American West?
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live stock
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Which states were originally settled by Spain?
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New Mexico, San Diego, Southern California, Texas, Arizona, Florida
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What were the reasons why the Spanish colonists settled in America?
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to find adventure, to search for gold, and to spread Christianity to the indiaans
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Total; unlimited.
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absolute
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A thing that urges a person on.
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incentive
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To impose and collect taxes by authority.
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levy
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One who rules a country or colony by the authority of his king.
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viceroy
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To trade without the use of money by exchanging goods or services.
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barter
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A badge or emblem used as an identifying mark.
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insignia
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  That which remains over and above what is needed.
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surplus
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Who claimed land in the Ohio valley for France.
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Celoran
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Who began Quebec, the first permanent French colony.
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Champlain
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